I’m loving this beautifully crafted porcelain teapot and wooden/chrome tipping stand. This really appeals to me, being the tea afficionado that I am. It would definitely make for an interesting talking point in my kitchen!
Having weak/numb hands, this would help greatly with pouring a cup of tea from a full/heavy teapot safely. Although I don’t think I would be able to use this without the help of someone else to set it up; there would still be the challenge of pouring the hot water from the kettle into the teapot and then lifting the pot into its cradle. That said it’s still a lovely piece and I wonder if it could be modified to heat the water in the teapot whilst still sitting in its stand.
Part of the ‘Up All Night’ postgraduate showcase from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design:
http://upallnight2009.blogspot.com/
Designed by Betina Piqueras Fiszman:
http://www.betinapiqueras.com/industrial.html
Wow, that’s amazing. If there was a way of getting the hot water in there in the first place it would be perfect.
Via @kevbevw
@enabledby It’s not my thing. I’m all for a tea bag in a cup, using an instant hot water appliance if picking up the kettle is too difficult.
It’s a wondeful idea, very practical when visits come over for a cup of tea! I’d just have to lift it once to put it on the stand, but then it’s so nice to be able to serve tea without struggling!
Beautiful and smart.